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Shorty Peak Lookout

Reservable Shorty Peak Lookout: USDA Forest Service campground in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho near Bonners Ferry, 1 site. Reservable. Location, fees and the official reservation link.

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Campground details

Overview Shorty Peak Lookout, 45 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, sits atop Shorty Peak with views of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. The rustic dwelling was once used to patrol forest fires, and is now a unique way for overnight guests to escape the city and…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Recreation area: Idaho Panhandle National Forests
  • Nearest town: Bonners Ferry
  • Reservations: Reservable on Recreation.gov
  • Campsites: 1
  • Phone: 208-267-5561
  • Dataset: Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  • Map point: 48.94028, -116.68833

Before you go: Availability, fees, seasons and fire rules change. Always verify on the official site (Recreation.gov or the managing agency) before you go. First-come campgrounds can fill early.

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